Use Access Equipment to Work at Heights — GQA Qualifications Vocational Construction & Building Services
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Learning outcomes
- Know what is meant by “Working at heights”.
- Know how to find guidance on the Legislation that applies to the use of access equipment and working at height.
- Know how to assess the risks of working at heights and why this is important.
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- Be able to assess the risks of working at heights.
- Know the different types of access equipment and working platforms for working at heights.
- Know how to inspect the prepared access equipment or working platforms before use and how to deal with any problems identified.
- Know why it is important to regularly inspect access equipment and working platforms.
- Be able to inspect the access equipment before use.
- Use the equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, Company procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Recognise what is meant by a “fragile” surface, and the legislation that applies specifically to working on or near a fragile surface.
- Know the types of information to record regarding working at height.
- Be able to record necessary information regarding the use of access equipment to work at heights.
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